Take the #FallProofYourHome Challenge

Developed by: Parachute

Cost: There are printing costs associated with this activity

Timeline: Can be completed in an hour or less 

Work with community partners to host show-and-tells of how to address key safety hazards in the home for children ages 0-6.

Steps and materials for the activity

1. Invite local police officers, firefighters and political staff of the Mayor’s office who have small children at home and encourage them to take the challenge.
2. Where possible, create a media event by recruiting a volunteer local celebrity who has children in the target range (infant to four years old) to go through their home with media in attendance to assess the home via the checklist. This could be done immediately prior to the community event and then the celebrity could speak to the checklist in action to the community members present.
3. Hand out the #FallProofYourHome Checklist and explain what to look for in the home to prevent harm from children’s falls.

This activity can be paired with:

• #FallProofYourHome Colouring Sheets: Provide the colouring sheets to kids at the event.
• Parent tips to Prevent Child Falls: Provide event participants with the tip sheet for more information on how to keep kids safe from falls in the home and at play.
• Fall proof your home video: Share this video with event participants, on social media or during presentations to highlight simple steps parents and caregivers can take to fall proof your home.